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M123 ATA

1997 Mazda MX-5

Green Petrol 1839cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires18 Sep 2020
Tests15 (15 pass, 0 fail)
Pass rate100%

Mileage

74,551 mi
Last recorded74,551 miles
Recorded on19 Sep 2019
Typical for 1997 Mazda MX-585,711 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationM123 ATA
MakeMazda
ModelMX-5
Year1997
ColourGreen
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,839cc

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MOT History

15 pass
Pass 19 Sep 2019 74,551 miles

Front Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

Rear Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

Pass 18 Sep 2018 73,343 miles

Offside Vehicle structure is deformed but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced chassis centre section (6.1.1 (a) (i))

Pass 17 Aug 2017 72,275 miles
Pass 25 Jul 2016 71,407 miles
Pass 20 Aug 2015 71,022 miles
Pass 22 Aug 2014 70,371 miles
Pass 21 Aug 2013 68,980 miles
Pass 16 Aug 2012 67,306 miles
Pass 18 Aug 2011 66,006 miles

Nearside Rear Lower Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive (2.4.A.3)

Offside Rear Lower Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive (2.4.A.3)

Pass 16 Aug 2010 64,877 miles

Oil leak

Pass 21 Aug 2009 62,732 miles

Nearside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive (2.4.A.3)

Offside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive (2.4.A.3)

Pass 22 Aug 2008 60,136 miles
Pass 23 Aug 2007 57,177 miles

Offside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

Pass 21 Aug 2006 54,714 miles
Pass 22 Aug 2005 52,530 miles

How Reliable is the Mazda MX-5?

Based on 2,502,760 MOT tests across 160,823 vehicles.

76.5%
Pass Rate
2,964
Miles/Year
36
Year Lifespan
160,823
On UK Roads

Top MOT Failure Points

Seat belt anchorage prescribed area is excessively corroded 44,475
Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm 41,962
Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively 35,980
Parking brake: efficiency below requirements 33,281
Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick 32,722
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M123 ATA is a 1997 Mazda MX-5 in Green with a 1,839cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 15 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 100%.

Across all 1997 Mazda MX-5 models, the average MOT pass rate is 70.7% with a typical mileage of 85,711 miles. This particular vehicle has performed better than the average for its year.

The most common reason a Mazda MX-5 fails its MOT is seat belt anchorage prescribed area is excessively corroded, accounting for 44,475 recorded failures. If you're considering buying M123 ATA, it's worth having these areas checked by a mechanic before committing.

The Mazda MX-5 typically stays on UK roads for around 36 years. At 29 years old, this Mazda MX-5 is approaching the upper end of the typical lifespan for this model.

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What year was M123 ATA registered?

M123 ATA is a 1997 Mazda MX-5, first registered on 27 February 1997.

Is M123 ATA safe to buy?

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